Where was I?

[qbay46]

Waterford castle, Ireland

[OzKiwiJJ]

2 minutes ago, qbay46 said:

Waterford castle, Ireland

Correct. 

 

We only stayed there one night, unfortunately. I would have liked more time to enjoy the castle and grounds but we only had a few days to tour around the south of Ireland.

[qbay46]

what is the name of this and where is it

[onlyslightlymad]

Well, it's a Japanese shrine.  Not sure where but a wild guess - Lake Ashi near Hakone?

[qbay46]

16 minutes ago, onlyslightlymad said:

Well, it's a Japanese shrine.  Not sure where but a wild guess - Lake Ashi near Hakone?

Yes it is Japan, but that is not the place

[OzKiwiJJ]

The "Floating" Torii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine on Itsukushima (Miyajima) Island, Japan.  

[qbay46]

41 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

The "Floating" Torii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine on Itsukushima (Miyajima) Island, Japan.  

You are correct, was a nice place to visit, your turn

[OzKiwiJJ]

12 minutes ago, qbay46 said:

You are correct, was a nice place to visit, your turn

It is indeed. We spent a night in a Ryokan there and I spent ages trying to get a good night shot of the Torii Gate with my new camera. We'd gone out dressed in traditional Japanese garb, supplied by the Ryoken, and when I turned around after getting the shot I wanted I discovered a whole group of tourists taking photos of us! 🤣

[OzKiwiJJ]

Where was I when I indulged in this massive sandwich.

 

 

[vada_9]

I'll go with a Reuban in New York.

[OzKiwiJJ]

3 hours ago, vada_9 said:

I'll go with a Reuban in New York.

It was indeed a Reuban, and it was in New York, but can you identify exactly where in NY? It's an iconic place for that type of food.

[Blackduck59]

Is it Katz's Deli?

[OzKiwiJJ]

34 minutes ago, Blackduck59 said:

Is it Katz's Deli?

It is indeed. Despite being a major tourist attraction in NY it still retains that essential deli atmosphere and the reubens are amazing. I must confess we shared that monster. I'm not much of a fan of American pickles but the green tomato ones were delicious. Good house brand beer too.

[Blackduck59]

23 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

It is indeed. Despite being a major tourist attraction in NY it still retains that essential deli atmosphere and the reubens are amazing. I must confess we shared that monster. I'm not much of a fan of American pickles but the green tomato ones were delicious. Good house brand beer too.

Yes Katz is famous in New York and Schwartz in Montreal. We are considering an east coast Canada cruise after the down under adventure (If that happens), maybe we can try them both out assuming there isn't a 2 hour wait. I'm sorry no way I will stand in line for very long for any sandwich no matter how good.

Now I guess we need a new photo

 

Name the building we are in to have this view.

[OzKiwiJJ]

We didn't wait too long at Katz but we arrived after the peak lunchtime rush I think. We had a short wait to get in, then another short wait to get served.

[ilikeanswers]

50 minutes ago, Blackduck59 said:

Now I guess we need a new photo

 

Name the building we are in to have this view.

 

I think it is called the Rainbow Tower in the Hilton Hotel? 

Edited May 10, 2021 by ilikeanswers

[possum52]

33 minutes ago, ilikeanswers said:

 

I think it is called the Rainbow Tower in the Hilton Hotel? 

My daughter and her family stayed there around this time five years ago.

 

Very popular with Australian families.

 

Leigh

[Blackduck59]

It's close but not the "Rainbow Tower" this building features in the opening credits of 2 famous TV series.

[ilikeanswers]

Lagoon Tower Hilton Grand? 

[Blackduck59]

The Lagoon is in the Hilton complex the building I was in is not.

We watched the Hilton Luau show from our Lanai, it was on the roof of the adjacent building.

Edited May 10, 2021 by Blackduck59

[Blackduck59]

Well again it is time for bed So I will pass this on to whoever wants to post a photo.

The photo was taken from the Ilikai which was featured in the opening credits of both Hawaii 5-oh series. Good night everyone be well and perhaps farewell.

[Suzbluz]

To get us going again...

[By The Bay]

On 5/10/2021 at 4:08 PM, Blackduck59 said:

Good night everyone be well and perhaps farewell.

Perhaps not farewell. We all love your input on the down under-forum, and you would be sorely missed. 😍

[Docker123]

1 hour ago, By The Bay said:

Perhaps not farewell. We all love your input on the down under-forum, and you would be sorely missed. 😍

Ditto

 

[Docker123]

1 hour ago, Suzbluz said:

To get us going again...

My first thought was Gluttons Bay.

 

My second thought was probably not.